TRAVEL PROCUREMENT LEAD

TRAVEL PROCUREMENT LEAD – GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION BIRMINGHAM, UK £70,000 - £90,000 EXCELLENT BENEFITS FAST-TRACK CAREER PROGRESSION Contact Devan at jobsDAbramwithconsulting.co.uk A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Travel Procurement Lead to join a prestigious global financial institution. This is a chance to take ownership of the global travel category, developing and implementing procurement strategies that optimize costs and enhance service delivery across multiple regions. The successful candidate will manage relationships with key travel suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the highest standards of travel services for a dynamic and fast-paced organization. Based in Birmingham, this role offers significant opportunities for career growth within a firm known for its commitment to innovation, employee development, and progression. Travel Procurement Lead, Key Responsibilities: Category Leadership: Develop and lead the procurement strategy for the global travel category, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering cost savings. Supplier Management: Manage relationships with key global travel suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving service excellence. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business travel needs and ensure that procurement activities meet operational and financial objectives. Global Spend Management: Oversee a significant travel spend, ensuring the procurement function delivers measurable value while optimizing processes and improving supplier performance. Sustainability & Compliance: Implement travel procurement strategies that support sustainability goals, compliance, and best practices across the organization. Travel Procurement Lead, Required Background and Qualifications: Travel Procurement Expertise: Proven experience in managing global travel procurement, with a strong track record in delivering cost savings and negotiating complex travel contracts. Supplier Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities, with experience managing supplier relationships and securing favourable terms. Strategic Sourcing: Ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for the travel category, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality travel services. Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and ensure alignment with procurement strategies. Global Experience: Experience working within a global organization, with a deep understanding of international travel procurement challenges and best practices. If you are an experienced Travel Procurement Leader ready to take on a global role within a leading financial services organization, please reach out and apply by submitting your CV through this page or sending it to Devan at jobsDAbramwithconsulting.co.uk Keywords: Travel Procurement Lead, Travel Category Management, Global Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Travel, Stakeholder Management, Birmingham